SASKATCHEWAN CRAFT COUNCIL
01. Anchors Away!!!
02. Attention Wintergreen Marketers
03. New Membership Directory
04. Traditions Handcraft Gallery Volunteers Needed
05. Contest Winners
06. Dunk the Executive Director
07. Seattle Wholesale
08. Traditions
09. Broadway Theatre Fundraiser
10. Celebrate Success – 2009 Lieutenant Governor’s Awards
11. Harvest Moon
12. 2010 Winter Olympics
13. Welcome New and Returning SCC Members
14. SCC Markets

01. Anchors Away!!!
The ship Zim Djibouti left Vancouver on August 26. This is a historic moment for Craft in Canada, since in it’s hold is the largest collection of contemporary Canadian Craft ever assembled.

Headed for the Cheongju International Craft Biennale (CICB) are the 49 crates containing the Unity and Diversity Exhibition. This 200 piece (11 from Saskatchewan) juried exhibition is valued at $1,029,000 and forms the cornerstone of Canada’s presence as guest country at the CICB.

Also in the hold of the Zim Bjibouti are another 29 crates containing 4,222 pieces of craft (1,046 from Saskatchewan) destined for sale at the Canadian Boutique at the CICB. This $275,000 worth of craft will give 89 craft artists (13 from Saskatchewan) sales and commercial exposure into this rapidly growing Asian market.

The CICB runs from September 23 to November 1. This craft exposition is expected to attract over 580,000 visitors from over 50 countries.

02. Attention Wintergreen Marketers
We are gearing up to write this year’s Wintergreen tabloid. For the past two years, the focus has been “new” and “different”. The editorial content has centered around people new to Wintergreen. Things change this year.

To meet the challenge of “Our Best to You,” being held on the same weekend, we are stressing quality. Part of the content of the tabloid (and perhaps some other advertising) will consist of short profiles of marketers who have:

• Won awards recently
• Shown in prestigious galleries
• Sold in different venues that would be seen as prestigious.

Could you let us know by e-mailing scc.director@sasktel.net.

In addition... If you have work in the hands of someone famous, please let us know. We’d love to promote the fact that your work was chosen to give to the Queen on her last visit, or was bought by Robert Redford. Pictures of them with the piece would be very welcomed.

03. New Membership Directory
The SCC Membership Directory will soon be launched - a preview link will be provided by the end of next week. This is an excellent opportunity toshowcase your craft to a very wide audience at no additional cost to you. If you have not already done so, please rush the following to Colin at colin@integrityimages.ca, as soon as possible:

PROFESSIONAL, AFFILIATED MARKETER, CRAFTPERSON, STUDENT and LIFETIME MEMBERS (if Student or Lifetime member is a craftperson), AS SOON AS POSSIBLE:

• Approx. 50 word Bio. (PLEASE HAVE SOMEONE ELSE EDIT YOUR TEXT CAREFULLY)
• 12 Photographs of your absolute best work - Photos to be as high quality, high resolution as possible (Minimum 72 dpi, 1000 px wide or high)
• Portrait photo of yourself - Please send a recent shot (within the last year), high resolution and high quality. Photo of you at work is preferred, must be able to see your face
• Link to your website, and any other contact information that you would like listed - phone, email address, etc.
  

PATRON MEMBERS, please send the following:

• Approx. 50 word Bio. (PLEASE HAVE SOMEONE ELSE EDIT YOUR TEXT CAREFULLY)
• Portrait photo of yourself - High quality, headshot of full body
  shot will work
• Photo of your favourite piece(s) of craft and why they are so meaningful and special to you
• A link to your personal or professional website (if desired)
  

ORGANIZATIONS (guilds, galleries, associations, etc) please send the following:

• Approx 50 word description of your organization
• A Representative photo of your organizations - could be of building (if a gallery) a piece of work (if a guild), etc.
• A link to your website and other contact information

For any membership questions, call Chris Jones, Member Services Coordinator: 306.653.3616 ext. 24, or email: scc.memberservices@sasktel.net.

04. Traditions Handcraft Gallery Volunteers Needed
Q: How many craft people does it take to change a Tradition?
A: Let’s find out.

Volunteers are needed to help give the Traditions Handcraft Gallery a whole new look. It’s mostly painting and paint preparation – skill is welcome, energy essential. Coffee, snacks, and lots of laughs will be provided.

To sign up for a time, e-mail Amanda at traditions@sasktel.net.

05. Contest Winners
In the last E-News, we had a contest to see who could identify the historical significance of a five card hand – aces and eights. Four members know their poker (or gunfighter) history – the “Dead Man’s Hand” held by Wild Bill Hickock when he was gunned down from behind was correctly identified by Beverley Rowse, Irene Tilusz, James S. Korpan, and Anita Rocamora. These members won a free deck of craft playing cards. For the rest of you – buy yours now. They’re crafty, they’re beautiful, and they are going fast. [Click here for order form]

06. Dunk the Executive Director
September 12 is a busy day for Craft people in Saskatchewan. Many will be in Lloydminster for the first ever Harvest Moon Craft Market. Others will be in Yorkton at Sunflower.

But that’s not all. Members who are in Saskatoon on the 12th will have the opportunity to DUNK THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. Mark Stobbe will be in the Dunk Tank around noon at the Broadway Street Fair organized by the Broadway Business Improvement District. There will also be great entertainment and even better deals from the Merchants of Broadway Avenue.

07. Seattle Wholesale
Jeannette Lussier, Val Moker, Susan Robertson, mwCandles (Jude Marshal and Roseanne Watier), Brent Parkin, and Judy Wood all have samples of work on display for wholesale customers at the Pacific Market Centre in Seattle. This will be there at Showcase Canada till February, 2010 – and was on display for the Seattle Wholesale Show.

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Saskatchewan Tourism and Export Partnership has asked if Saskatchewan Craft People would like an even larger presence at next year’s Seattle Wholesale Show. If we do, they are willing to work with the SCC on making this happen.

Next week, we’ll be sending out a survey to determine interest in this project. Give it some thought.

08. Traditions
On September 5, Traditions will be shutting it’s doors for three weeks, with a grand re-opening scheduled for September 26th.

Over 20 SCC members will be joining the roster of Traditions for the grand re-opening. If you would like to be considered for inclusion at Traditions at this time, let Amanda know by e-mailing traditions@sasktel.net. While the store is closed, all attention will be on the renovations, so please contact her by September 1 if you want to be there for the re-opening.

09. Broadway Theatre Fundraiser
The Broadway Theatre will be having it’s annual lobster supper fundraiser this fall. They will be having a silent auction of fine craft, and are looking for pieces valued between $100 and $400. This is an artist friendly event – there will be a reserve bid in place, and 50% of the sale price will be paid to the contributing craft person. For more information, contact Mickey Woodard at 306.343.2005 or email mwoodard@sasktel.net.

10. Celebrate Success - 2009 Lieutenant Governor's Award
Three members of the Saskatchewan Craft Council have been shortlisted for the 2009 Lieutenant Governor’s Awards. These are:

• Anita Rocamora – Saskatchewan Artist Award
• Trent Watts – Volunteer Award
• Ken Wilkinson – Leadership Award

The awards ceremony and gala banquet will be held in Saskatoon on Wednesday, September 9. If you want to join in celebrating the achievements of Anita, Trent, and Ken, you can purchase tickets call 306.384.6044. Tickets are $75, with a reduced rate for artists.

11. Harvest Moon
Harvest Moon Fine Craft Market will take place in Lloydminster - Sept. 12-13. We are all looking forward to this new market in the Border City and will be welcoming Loretta Kyle, an ACC member to SCC markets. Contact Chris Jones for more information: Ph. 306.653.3616 ext. 24, email, scc.memberservices@sasktel.net

12. 2010 Winter Olympics
The Saskatchewan Government will be operating a Saskatchewan Pavilion at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. If you would like to have your work considered to appear at this pavilion, Click here for the on-line registration form.

13. Welcome New and Returning SCC Members
Updates will appear next issue.

14. SCC Markets

HARVEST MOON FINE CRAFT MARKET
Stockade Convention Centre, Lloydminster, September 12 – 13, 2009

WINTERGREEN FINE CRAFT MARKET
Conexus Arts Centre, Regina, November 13 – 15, 2009